Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
<div>Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. </div>
Recent Episodes
20 episodes430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out
✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing the prince’s heart. And also maybe trying to escape the prison of the sea king, but that comes later.😈 The Creature: The JuruaJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, there’s the jurua who is taking their family out to a nice dinner…of your flesh. Hope you’re wearing the right creeper.---🔗 Links:Disclaimer: https://myths.link/430Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/osmoYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 SocialDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/mythsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions
429: Slavic folklore: The Devilkin Made Me Do It
👞Goria the shoemaker has a bad boss👞 Is his boss the devil? Literally...well, no. Is the devil that Goria meets in a bar actually better than his boss? 100% yes.😈 The Creature: Jack-in-IronsA creature who made it a bad thing to walk around threatening people with a spiky club and wearing human heads. Thanks, Jack.---🔗 Links:Disclaimer: https://myths.link/429Ohio Potato Chip: https://myths.link/potatohioMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/goriaYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 SocialDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions
428: Monkey King: The Pride
🐺Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are named 'Shifty' and 'Freaky'.🐺 Which one wins? Well it doesn't matter because they're both demons so maybe try to starve both of them out. Or spit in their faces and steal their name tags, like Sun Wukong does. No wrong answers because, in the world of the Journey to the West, anything goes.But for real, we catch back up with Monkey, Sandy, Pigsy, and the Tang Monk on their travels as they enter year 14 and the final leg of their journey. But are they ready for what awaits them?😈 The Creature: IntuloAn evil walking and talking lizard who just wants to watch the world die. But only if he has to die, eventually. He does? Ok, then bye, world.---Links:Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsMint Mobile: New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at https://mintmobile.com/legendsQuince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSGhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Presidents’ Day Sale, listeners of the Myths & Legends can take an extra 10% off sitewide on top of GhostBed’s already-great prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.---🎵 Music Credits"Deacon Jeanie" by Blue Dot Sessions"Galoshes" by Poddington Bear"Cave Creek Canyon Score 17" by Poddington Bear"Corkscrew Score 18" by Poddington Bear"Generously Unsteady" by Poddington Bear"The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions"Trapped in a Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions"Small Hours" by Poddington Bear
427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not
🧙♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙♀️ Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad?😈 The Creature: IpupiaraA hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends.(Picture: https://myths.link/427)---Links:Norse myth/legends episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5wNorse myth episodes by episode post: https://myths.link/427Source: http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htmMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsWayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Jardin des Plantes Score 2" by Poddington Bear"Ramona Falls Score 1" by Poddington Bear"Space" by Poddington Bear"TeleMezzo" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Compound" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vellum and Steel" by Blue Dot Sessions"Toadstool Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions
426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble
🧞♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.🧞♂️ Even if you're not trying to meet the love of your life or, like the characters in today's story, actively trying to avoid meeting the love of your life because you really don't want to marry, you still might end up falling for someone anyway. And then maybe dying of a broken heart because that's apparently actually a thing.😈 The Creature: Ebu GogoThey will take your stuff and your children...and then ask the children how to cook themselves because no one wants to eat raw children, not even hairy monsters with (maybe) dog teeth.---Links:Disclaimer: https://myths.link/426Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtubeLong source: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/52564/pg52564-images.html#Page_212---📢 SponsorsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/mythsMint Mobile: This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://mintmobile.com/legendsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS---🎵 Music Credits"Cabana Flats" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ilustrad" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lana Minor" by Blue Dot Sessions "Scallat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Shepman" by Blue Dot Sessions"Steady Now" by Blue Dot Sessions
425: Flemish legends: A Night Out
🧌We've all been there.🧌You spend a night out with friends, hanging out in the dark forest, crashing an ogre party and making dog friends. The only problem? You were out past curfew. Oh, and you came in through the chimney and absolutely trashed your parents' house.😈 The Creature: JudThe personification (or horse-onification) of evil who wants to talk to you about your drinking.---Links:Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---🎵 Music Credits"An Easy Dream" by Blue Dot Sessions"Slow Strutt" by Blue Dot Sessions"Wilem's Discontent" by Blue Dot Sessions"Myrian" by Blue Dot Sessions
424: Irish legends: Out of Time
🦌Oh, deer.🦌No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two cousins who are also your best friends and your literal dogs. They'll lead you right to her. This is the story of Oisín in Tir na nÓg from Irish folklore.😈 The Creature: ChanequeA little shriveled man with the face of a baby who might eat your brain and/or soul---Links:⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/424🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership📚️ Fictional!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube📖 Source (dialogues): https://myths.link/oisinvpat💸 Product: https://myths.link/catcage (warning, some other products featured may be sketchy so possibly NSFW)---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This December, start a new tradition, by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths.Mint Mobile: Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends.Ghostbed: Head on over to GhostBed.com/legends, and use promo code LEGENDS for an extra 10% off!---🎵 Music Credits"Farro" by Blue Dot Sessions"Glenlea" by Blue Dot Sessions"Lerma Rojo" by Blue Dot Sessions"Our Minds Following" by Blue Dot Sessions
423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists
👹Something is lurking in the forest temple👹While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that a monster of a land that's nearly gone still lurks in their midst.😈 The Creature: BoraroWatch out or he'll turn you into a human Capri-Sun---Links:🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube📖 Source: https://myths.link/haunted---📢 SponsorsRag and Bone: Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Enjoy 25% off sitewide during their biggest sale of the year, November 21st through December 1st (a few exclusions apply). Plus, stack our exclusive code LEGENDS for even more savings at rag-bone.comHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsUncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legendsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits"An Unknown Visitor" by Blue Dot Sessions"Late Night Reading" by Blue Dot Sessions"Minesterio" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sonatina" by Blue Dot Sessions
422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking
🧙♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard🧙♀️ Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're going to do more than the characters in today's stories from Scotland and Norway. Especially if, like them, you end up stealing way more than you bargained for. 😈 The Creature: ewaipanoma The headless friends of all the children in South America. No you can't see them. Why would you even ask. Oh, you didn't? Well, you still can't see them. --- Links: 📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky --- 📢 Sponsors Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Black Friday Sale, you can get 25% off already-reduced prices, plus a free gift of the GhostBed Massaging Neck Pillow with your mattress purchase. Just go to GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. Mint Mobile: Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends. --- 🎵 Music Credits "DeeDee Jackdaw" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dorica Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "Marble Chase" by Blue Dot Sessions "ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tenaway" by Blue Dot Sessions
421: Viking Legends: Famous
🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.😈 The Creatures: HenkieThe henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsButcherBox: Our listeners can get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life plus $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always.Uncommon Goods:To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends!Literary Clock: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clockCryptid Magnets: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-gameQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Whether you're checking in on a friend, or reaching out to a therapist yourself, BetterHelp makes it easier to take that first step. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.---🎵 Music Credits"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions"Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dolomite" by Blue Dot Sessions"Obelisk Stands Silent" by Blue Dot Sessions"Quarry Callis" by Blue Dot Sessions
420: Korean Grim Reaper: Saja Boys
⚰️It's Halloween⚰️What do you do when death comes for you? Well, the characters in today's stories have a lot of ideas, and they're surprisingly successful. The problem? Death works on a much, much longer timeline.😈 The Creatures: BulgasariWhy you don't feed your rice monster metal needles. Unlike most pets, it will be fine. You'll be in trouble, though.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://mintmobile.com/legendsPlans start at $15/month!Boll and Branch: For a limited time get 20% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/mythsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at [https://betterhelp.com/myths](https://betterhelp.com/mythsHome Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Dream Abridged" by Blue Dot Sessions"Gadabasa" by Blue Dot Sessions"Noen Prasat" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Burnishing" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vellum Interlude" by Blue Dot Sessions
419: Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day
Ivan fights wizards and monsters and Baba Yaga with a music streaming subscription What do you get when your daughters have been kidnapped by a sleezy cloud and your son not only spends all of his days jamming with his self-playing harp, but DOESN'T want to tear the heads off his friends? You get Tsar Wisehead, who apparently just figured out that parenting is hard. 😈 **The Creature: Garm Garm is serious about his job, and that's unfortunate because that job involves blood splatters and the end of the world. --- Links: 📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source: https://myths.link/harp --- 📢 Sponsors Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Fall Sale, you can get 25% off sitewide for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to [https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS](https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS --- 🎵 Music Credits "Flagstone Abbey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kid Kodi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cirrocumulous" by Chad Crouch "Thimble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Spring" by Chad Crouch "Hermit" by Chad Crouch
418: French stories: Our Son, Ourson, the Bear
🐻Ourson is a Beary Good Guy🐻Sorry, I couldn't resist, but he is actually a good guy. He isn't a bear though. He just looks like one to people who have probably never seen a bear, because he's kind of just a very hairy kid. He's like that because his mom kicked a toad that wasn't a toad and the toad cursed him. Don't worry, it'll make sense (mostly).😈 The Creatures: Ga-GoribA monster who does bad by tempting people into murdering...themselves?---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/ourson---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/mythsBoll and Branch: For a limited time get 20% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Furano Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Godmother's Visit" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lady Marie" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rumoi Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rumoi Night" by Blue Dot Sessions
417: Guy of Warwick: Don't Be That Guy
🛡️This Guy?🛡️This guy is Guy of Warwick, and he's your guy. But only if you need someone to be the best guy in the world at fighting and killing. It's just too bad Guy hates being that guy.😈 The Creature: Freybug and the BarguestTwo black dogs who might give you wounds that will never heal, or maybe just stand there awkwardly until you leave.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/guypt1 📖 Source 2: https://myths.link/guypt2⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/417---📢 SponsorsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Mint Mobile: Mint Mobile has 50% off unlimited premium wireless for new customers until September 22nd. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/legendsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSBetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Vessel Five" by Blue Dot Sessions "Junca" by Blue Dot Sessions "Brek PKL" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bask VX" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dawn in Vennik" by Blue Dot Sessions "Third in Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Walking Shoes" by Blue Dot Sessions
416: Hans Christian Andersen: Humbugs
🪲They're not so different🪲One is the king of the world, and the other is a beetle. One wants to fight God, the other wants to wear golden horse shoes. When it comes to being completely arrogant and insufferable, though, they have more in common than you might think. It's two fairy tales of pride and power from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen.😈 The Creature: The Elle-folkThey're NOT elves. They just look and act like them and have a very similar name but if you say they're elves hope you enjoy your VERY sick cow.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/wicked-king 📖 Source 2: https://myths.link/beetle⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/416---📢 SponsorsFunction Health: The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/LEGENDS or use gift code LEGENDS 100 at sign-up to own your health.Warby Parker: Warby Parker has over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to https://warbyparker.com/legends right now to try on any pair virtually!**.Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can get your family’s first month for only $1 a limited time when you use my link: https://outschool.com/legends.Home Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sal's Place" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tropicazia" by Blue Dot Sessions
415: Aesop's Fables: Bray it Ain't So
🫏One little rent-a-donkey, one big journey🫏Actually he's a full-grown rental donkey but the journey is a big one because, when you're a poorly treated rental donkey and you have a chance to escape, you take it. Then, spend the rest of the time trying to get back to captivity because the world is dangerous and scary.😈 The Creature: EikthymirThe giant stag from Norse myth that makes it rain...rain. He's not as cool as his friend, who has alcohol constantly flowing out of her udders.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths. Boll & Branch: to save 15% and unlock free shipping, go to https://bollandbranch.com/myths.Mint Mobile: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/legends.Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits"Hesper" by Chad Crouch "The Killjoy Brothers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fog Interlude" by Chad Crouch "Sewer King" by Blue Dot Sessions
414: Monkey King: Ham-bushed
🐷Sun Wukong is a bad friend🐷But, to be fair, he never said he and Pigsy were friends...because you don't send your friends to dinner parties where everyone is trying to murder you.😈 The Creature: Each TenedA horse committed to justice. If the punishment for every crime was searing thigh fire.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! https://homechef.com/legends.Pacagen: Go to https://pacagen.com/LEGENDS and use promo code LEGENDS for 15% off your order plus an exclusive gift for our listeners at checkout. Betterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can get your family’s first month for only $1 a limited time when you use my link: https://outschool.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Low Coal Camper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Antic" by Chad Crouch "Our Digital Compass" by Blue Dot Sessions "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions
413: European folklore: Justice
🔔Ring the bell for justice🔔 Want justice? Ring the bell. Doesn't matter if you're a horse or a snake or a merchant or a peasant but if you're one of the latter two probably don't get caught ringing the bell of justice. King Charlemagne puts of a bell of justice and consequences ensue. 😈 The Creature: The Dun Cow A giant cow that just wants to give your free groceries. Just don't try to take more than your fair share. --- Links: 📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖Source 1: https://myths.link/damonpythias 📖Source 2:https://myths.link/bellofjustice --- 📢 Sponsors Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/LEGENDS. Betterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths. Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Mint Mobile: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/legends. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Collapsing Slo-mo" by Chad Crouch "Darning the Night" by Blue Dot Sessions "De-Facto" by Chad Crouch "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Cost of All Things" by Blue Dot Sessions
412: Indian folklore: Dicey
🎲Losing your kingdom in a game of dice🎲The story of Nala and Damayanti is a tale of love, loss, and losing everything but your underwear because of your terrible decisions and then also your underwear.😈 The Creature: DrekavacThe creature is the Drekavac, and it's many things to many people. All of them are weird---Links:💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends ✍️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsPacagen: Head to https://Pacagen.com/LEGENDS for an extra 25% off your order and an exclusive gift for our listeners at checkoutHomeChef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.---Info on the science behind Pacagen: The vast majority of cat allergies are triggered by a single allergen called Fel d 1. Your allergies are triggered when you breathe in or come into contact with this allergen. But if that allergen is broken down or neutralized before you come into contact with it, there’s nothing to trigger your allergies! Pacagen’s Cat Allergen Neutralizing Spray is especially safe because the WhiskerBlock proteins powering the formula are extremely specific. That means that they do one thing and one thing only – bind to and neutralize Fel d 1. With this level of specificity, you can avoid pesky side effects caused by other ingredients that other companies use that have other effects beyond just stopping the allergens that trigger your cat allergies. ---🎵 Music Credits"Edgeworthia" by Chad Crouch "Pilgrim's Progress" by Chad Crouch "Dune Lullaby" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thule Racer" by Blue Dot Sessions
411: Celtic folklore: The Wake
⛵️Get lost at sea with Maelduin⛵️All Maelduin wants to do is avenge his father's murder...with more murder. He should have listened to that wizard. Because he didn't, his trip just got a whole lot longer. And stranger.😈 The Creature: The DonestreThe lion headed stranger who will eat you, sure, but also feel really bad about it.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖Source 1: https://myths.link/maelduin 📖Source 2:https://myths.link/maelduin2---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to get an additional 10% off your order.Mint Mobile: Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://mintmobile.com/legendsHarry's: Be your own icon. Shower with Harry’s. Try Harry’s body wash today for just $8 at harrys.com/LEGENDS.---🎵 Music Credits"The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions "Median Point" by Blue Dot Sessions "New Crescente" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Glare" by Blue Dot Sessions "Two Pound" by Blue Dot Sessions